Project Owners
- Builder / SME Client: Kapitol Group
- Client: Australia Pacific Airports Melbourne (APAM)
- Electrical Engineer: LCI Consultants
- Architect: Woods Bagot


SME Powered Services has embarked on a significant refurbishment of the iconic Customs House at Melbourne Airport for Australia Pacific Airports Melbourne (APAM). This comprehensive project transforms the three-story building into a modern, sustainable facility while preserving its historic significance.
Along with an extensive refurbishment of the building to enhance operational efficiency and user experience, there will be a complete overhaul of the building services including upgrading HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems with the latest sustainable technologies.
Upon completion, Customs House will emerge as a state-of-the-art facility, balancing heritage with modern innovation to provide an efficient and contemporary workspace.
As part of this project, SME Powered Services will deliver a complete refurbishment of the electrical system including:
- New standby generator including remote fuelling facilities
- Main switchboard & consumer mains cabling
- Power factor correction
- UPS systems
- Server room fit out
- Design & construct project/contract
- Inground services – lighting mains cabling, etc.
- Complete internal lighting, power & communications fit out
- ICT network(s) cabling including CommScope copper & fibre cabling
- 25-year vendor-certified installation
- Security and sub-system cabling
- 5-month construction program (quick turnaround)